Retail

Christian Book Retailer LifeWay to Close All 170 Stores, Focus on Digital Platform

by John Nelson March 21, 2019

NASHVILLE, TENN. — LifeWay, a Christian bookseller based in Nashville, announced its plan to close all 170 of its physical bookstores. The bulk of the company’s stores are in the Southeastern United States, with a large concentration of locations in Texas and Ohio. A full list can be found here. LifeWay expects to close all of its physical locations by the end of the year, and the timing of store closings will vary depending on local circumstances. In January, the company announced it would reduce the number of its retail locations due to declining customer traffic and sales, but has since pivoted. “While we had hoped to keep some stores open, current market projections show this is no longer a viable option,” says Brad Waggoner, acting president and CEO of LifeWay following the retirement of Thom Rainer last month. “The decision to close our local stores is a difficult one. LifeWay has developed close connections with the communities where our stores are located, and we have been honored to serve those communities.” LifeWay is neither closing nor filing for bankruptcy, instead focusing on its digital platform, customer service center and its network of church partnerships. Details about the lease terms …

March 21, 2019

Development Florida Restaurant Retail Southeast

Yumbrella Food Hall Opens at The Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami

by Alex Tostado March 20, 2019

SOUTH MIAMI, FLA. — Yumbrella Food Hall is now open at The Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami. Led by food truck organizer and restaurateur Steve Simon, Yumbrella is the only food hall in the city, paying homage to Miami’s original food hall, which opened in the 1970s by the same name. The 6,500-square-foot hall features seven restaurant concepts ranging from Chinese to soul food, Italian, Latin, American and German fare. Confirmed food hall vendors include Cracked by Chef Adrianne, Dr. Limon Express, Killer Melts, NOODS, King of Racks BBQ, The Tonic and The Beverly. Amenities include a shared kitchen, full bar, stage for musical performances and a private room for events. The Shops at Sunset Place has been owned and operated by Federal Realty Investment Trust, Grass River Property and The Comras Co. since 2015. Other tenants at The Shops at Sunset Place include AMC Theatres, LA Fitness, Tea & Poets, Splitsville and Z-Gallerie.

March 20, 2019

Development Georgia Retail Southeast

RPC to Build Publix-Anchored Shopping Center Near Atlanta

by Alex Tostado March 20, 2019

CUMMING, GA. — Retail Planning Corp. (RPC) will break ground on The Publix at Matt shopping center in Cumming. Publix will anchor the 82,000-square-foot center, with other signed leases including Great Clips, AT&T, J. Christopher’s and Nail Talk & Tan. The property will be situated at the corner of Bannister Road and Matt Highway, about 48 miles north of downtown Atlanta. RPC expects to deliver the shopping center in summer 2020.

March 20, 2019

Acquisitions New Jersey Northeast Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $11.7M Sale of Shopping Center in Manalapan

by David Cohen March 20, 2019

MANALAPAN, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $11.7 million sale of Tennent 9 Shopping Center in Manalapan. Located at 700 Tennent Road, the 60,000-square-foot center is anchored by NetCost Supermarkets, a European specialty supermarket. The remaining 10 units are leased to a mix of local and regional business, along with a Rite-Aid pharmacy. Alan Cafiero and Ben Sgambati of Marcus & Millichap’s New Jersey office represented the seller, a private investor, in the transaction. The buyer was also a private investor.

March 20, 2019

Acquisitions California Retail Western

Progressive Real Estate Arranges $3.5M Sale of Shops at Ramona Expressway in Inland Empire

by Amy Works March 20, 2019

PERRIS, CALIF. — Progressive Real Estate Partners has brokered the sale of Shops at Ramona Expressway in Perris. A Riverside, Calif.-based private investor sold the asset to a Monterey Park, Calif.-based private investor for $3.5 million, or $352 per square foot. Built in 2007 and located at 780 Ramona Expressway, Shops at Ramona Expressway features 9,808 square feet of retail space. At the time of sale, the property was 100 percent occupied. Greg Bedell of Progressive Real Estate Partners represented the seller, while Shane Delaney of REeBroker Group represented the buyer in the transaction.

March 20, 2019

California Loans Retail Top Stories Western

George Smith Partners Arranges $101.3M Financing for Shopping Center in California

by David Cohen March 20, 2019

LA HABRA, CALIF. — George Smith Partners has arranged a $101.3 million bridge loan for La Habra Marketplace, a 375,000-square-foot, open-air shopping center in La Habra. Sprouts Farmers Market and Smart & Final anchor the 37-acre property, which is approximately 20 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Steve Bram of George Smith Partners represented the borrower, DJM Capital Partners Inc., in the transaction. The loan, which includes $96.6 million in initial funding and $4.7 million in future funding, replaces senior and mezzanine loans on the property, and was negotiated at a floating interest rate of LIBOR plus 320 basis points. The lender is a private equity firm with a debt lending platform. “Dual-anchored by two top-name grocery stores, this is a large property in the midst of a successful repositioning,” says Bram, principal of George Smith Partners. “Led by experienced and well-respected ownership, the center has attracted national credit tenants and is situated in a prime location within the La Habra market. Our team was able to draw upon each of these elements to secure maximum leverage for this bridge loan.” Additional tenants at the center include Petco, Ulta Beauty, Hobby Lobby, Ross Dress for Less and LA Fitness. The center …

March 20, 2019

Acquisitions New York Northeast Retail

Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates $4.7M Sale of Retail Unit in Manhattan

by David Cohen March 19, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has negotiated the $4.7 million sale of a retail co-op unit in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. Located at 150 Thompson St., the 7,800-square-foot property consists of the ground floor and basement of the five-story, mixed-use co-op. Robert Burton and Bobby Carrozzo of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Schiffini USA, in the transaction. The buyer was home furnishings company Safavieh.

March 19, 2019

Acquisitions Office Oregon Retail Western

Intercontinental Real Estate Buys 72,130 SF Office/Retail Building in Portland

by Amy Works March 19, 2019

PORTLAND, ORE. — Intercontinental Real Estate Corp., on behalf of its managed fund U.S. Real Estate Investment Fund, has acquired the 72,130-square-foot office and retail portion of the Heartline Condominium. The price was not disclosed. Located at 1241 NW Johnson St., Heartline is part of a master-planned, mixed-use residential and commercial development within Portland’s Pearl District. Completed in 2018, the property features 61,659 square feet of office space and 10,471 square feet of retail space. Vacasa, a company that manages vacation homes, occupies the entire office portion of the project in a long-term basis. Ground-floor retail tenants include Kure Juice Bar, Little Bean and QuickFish Poke Bar. Nick Kucha, James Childress and Bill DeLacy of Newmark Knight Frank represented the seller, Security Properties Development Co., in the deal.

March 19, 2019

Midwest Retail Wisconsin

Shopko to Liquidate Assets, Close All Stores

by Kristin Harlow March 19, 2019

ASHWAUBENON, WIS. — Shopko, a Wisconsin-based retailer, has announced the commencement of its liquidation sale. The company will close all of its stores. In January, Shopko filed for bankruptcy protection, but was unable to secure a buyer. Gordon Brothers will oversee the liquidation process, which is expected to conclude 10 to 12 weeks from now. The vast majority of Shopko’s stores are located in the Midwest, but the company also operates a number of locations in the western portion of the country. Shopko is evaluating a strategy for its optical business. The first Shopko store opened in Green Bay in 1962.

March 19, 2019

Leasing Activity Midwest Missouri Mixed-Use Retail

Cullinan Properties Unveils Tenant Openings at Streets of St. Charles Near St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow March 19, 2019

ST. CHARLES, MO. — Several new retail tenants are slated to open this spring and summer at The Streets of St. Charles, a mixed-use community near St. Louis owned and managed by Cullinan Properties Ltd. Cherry Blow Dry Bar opened on Wednesday, March 6. Next on the list is Play Street Museum, an interactive play environment set to open on Monday, March 25. Also scheduled to open this spring and summer are Narwhal’s Crafted, a frozen cocktail bar, and YogaSix. Cullinan Properties previously announced the addition of Elekta as the newest office tenant. The Streets of St. Charles is a 27-acre mixed-use development.

March 19, 2019

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